Coleen Rooney is no stranger to maternity clothes and nursing wear. The 26-year-old gave birth to her first child with footballer hubby Wayne in November 2009 and she certainly made sure she looked the part in the run-up to the birth and afterwards.
The fashionista loves to look her best and she made a big effort to ensure her image didn’t slide as she entered motherhood.
Latest shopping trip
She is expecting her second child in May next year and it seems she’s keen to stock up on new garments ASAP.
According to a report in the Daily Mail, the WAG has been out and about in search of more fashion items. It featured snaps of her wearing a fluffy tunic, leather jacket, leggings and mid-calf boots on a trip around London and she was carrying a number of shopping bags.
Easier second time round
She might find it easier to shop for maternity clothes and nursing wear this time round. When women go through their first pregnancies, they can find it hard to predict how quickly and dramatically their bodies will change shape.
So, rather than purchasing lots of items in advance, they often have to buy in bits and pieces as the months go by.
Full of energy
It seems Coleen’s energy levels haven’t been affected by her pregnancy. She managed to lug around her purchases without assistance. About this, the publication said: “[She] didn’t appear to be bothered by the heavy load and carried the three large carrier bags without the help of an aide.”
The news source added: “Earlier in the day, Coleen was spotted in a different outfit running errands, suggesting she isn’t letting pregnancy slow her down.”
Enjoying family life
Meanwhile, the Rooneys appear to be enjoying family life. Following Wayne’s recent England World Cup qualifying match against San Marino at Wembley Stadium, he, Coleen and son Kai stayed on in London to take in the sights and sounds.
During their mini-break, they managed to fit in a trip to Buckingham Palace, a lavish meal at Chinese restaurant Hakkasan, a shopping excursion to Harrod’s and they saw the West End production of Shrek: The Musical.
Thrilled
Also, writing on her Twitter page recently, Coleen noted the trio are excited to be expecting a new family member.
She said: “A few people guessed, so news is out ha!! Me, Wayne and Kai are thrilled that we are expecting a new addition to our family around May time x.” She added: “It’s still only early but bursting with excitement! Also wanted the news to come from us, before anyone else!”
Your own taste of celeb glamour
You might not quite have the budget of WAGs like Coleen, but you no doubt want to look great in your maternity clothes. Here at Bella Mama we offer a fantastic range of garments that could be just what you’re looking for.
By perusing our online boutique, you can kiss goodbye to frump and indulge in stylish, contemporary and flattering items that can really boost your confidence.
Sources: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2218315/Pregnant-Coleen-Rooney-indulges-spot-retail-therapy.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
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Monday 22 October 2012
Wednesday 10 October 2012
Desirable breastfeeding clothes from Bella Mama
This week's three most popular breastfeeding clothing picks from Bella Mama have been:
Milk Empire Nursing Top Berry -
This is a simply gorgeous nursing top, such a simple and elegant design with scoop neck details, empire band and ruched styling in the centre. Breastfeeding is super easy, just lift up the empire band to access the openings in the underlayer. The lovely soft fabric of this top makes it a gorgeous choice for everyday wear.
Elly nursing top in Crushed Violet
Milkers nursing tops are absolutely fabulous, cosy warm and stylish and a huge hit with breastfeeding mummies in the UK. This yummy knit nursing top from Milker has a beautiful and flattering empire cut perfect for disguising any hint of a post-natal tummy. Milker use super soft organic top quality cotton to create a comfortable breastfeeding jumper for everyday. Nursing your little one is easy, with simple empire line access under a finely ribbed empire line on the front of the jumper.
Love Milk Kelly Breastfeeding Top
Love Milk's delicious Kelly nursing top with bobbin lace detail has an effortlessly feminine appeal. So easy to style with jeans for a chic yet fuss-free off-duty look or add heels and skinny trousers for dinner with your friends. The front gathering gives a looser fit around the bust and tummy, whilst the top is fitted around the hips. The raglan sleeves are narrow and 3/4 length. The top is made from a soft and stretchy eco-friendly bamboo jersey.
This is a simply gorgeous nursing top, such a simple and elegant design with scoop neck details, empire band and ruched styling in the centre. Breastfeeding is super easy, just lift up the empire band to access the openings in the underlayer. The lovely soft fabric of this top makes it a gorgeous choice for everyday wear.
Milkers nursing tops are absolutely fabulous, cosy warm and stylish and a huge hit with breastfeeding mummies in the UK. This yummy knit nursing top from Milker has a beautiful and flattering empire cut perfect for disguising any hint of a post-natal tummy. Milker use super soft organic top quality cotton to create a comfortable breastfeeding jumper for everyday. Nursing your little one is easy, with simple empire line access under a finely ribbed empire line on the front of the jumper.
Love Milk Kelly Breastfeeding Top
Tuesday 9 October 2012
Breastfeeding Clothes – Hilary Duff Embraces Her Curves
If you’ve recently given birth and think that all breastfeeding clothes were dull, and that you’d have to wear a tent for the next year or so, think again!
Actor Hilary Duff was spotted recently out and about in LA with new son Luca, embracing her curves in tight-fitting denim jeans in appropriately coloured baby blue, offered a classic example of how a new mum can look fantastic.
A simple white T-shirt completed the look, along with a pair of super-cool sneakers. The casual look was glammed up thanks to diamond ear studs and her nails, painted bright red.
Duff welcomed her firstborn son back in the spring, and has been quite public about her battle to get her pre-pregnancy body back. And she has admitted that she is not quite there yet.
She said: “I’m working hard and doing everything I can to lose weight the right way. I’m breast-feeding, so you have to be careful and can’t do anything too dramatic.”
Hilary also tweeted the other weekend about how pleased she was to be able to spend a Saturday night alone with her new baby to enjoy some precious mother and son bonding time together.
If you’re a new mum and feel like glamming up, the Internet makes a good starting point at a time when you may be less able or willing to get to the shops than previously. You’ll find a range of great maternity and nursing wear in stunning designs.
Keywords: Nursing wear/breastfeeding clothes
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2207334/Hilary-Duff-shows-curves-day-Luca.html
Actor Hilary Duff was spotted recently out and about in LA with new son Luca, embracing her curves in tight-fitting denim jeans in appropriately coloured baby blue, offered a classic example of how a new mum can look fantastic.
A simple white T-shirt completed the look, along with a pair of super-cool sneakers. The casual look was glammed up thanks to diamond ear studs and her nails, painted bright red.
Duff welcomed her firstborn son back in the spring, and has been quite public about her battle to get her pre-pregnancy body back. And she has admitted that she is not quite there yet.
She said: “I’m working hard and doing everything I can to lose weight the right way. I’m breast-feeding, so you have to be careful and can’t do anything too dramatic.”
Hilary also tweeted the other weekend about how pleased she was to be able to spend a Saturday night alone with her new baby to enjoy some precious mother and son bonding time together.
If you’re a new mum and feel like glamming up, the Internet makes a good starting point at a time when you may be less able or willing to get to the shops than previously. You’ll find a range of great maternity and nursing wear in stunning designs.
Keywords: Nursing wear/breastfeeding clothes
source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2207334/Hilary-Duff-shows-curves-day-Luca.html
Friday 5 October 2012
Wednesday 3 October 2012
Win a gorgeous cosy breastfeeding dress with Bella Mama
There is so much loveliness about the change of the seasons, and the onset of Autumn...
Kicking through leaves, walks in the countryside, searching for conkers,
hot buttered crumpets and tea, crackling log fires,
warm cosy clothes, woollen knitted dresses,
divine hot chocolate, soups, chunky knits,
snuggling up under blankets and reading,
cinnamony apple crumbles and chocolate puds,
autumn scented candles,
sticky toffee puddings, scarves, stylish knee length boots...
We love this time of year!
To celebrate Autumn, Bella Mama are giving away one beautiful knitted nursing dress from Milker!* Just let us know your favourite things about Autumn on the comments below, on our Facebook page, Twitter or by email to kirsten@bellamama.co.uk and one lucky Mama will be picked at random from the entries received between October 3rd and Friday 12th October.It really is as simple as that!!
Milker's knitted dresses are available from Bella Mama in various colourways, and in size 10-14.
With the right nursing clothes it's easy to stay cosy and feed your little one at the same time. At Bella Mama, we passionately believe breastfeeding should be made as simple and comfortable as possible. We seek out the best and most innovative breastfeeding tops, dresses, bras, and more. If it's gorgeous, discreet and well-designed we want to stock it for our wonderful mamas. And because our business is run by a mum, for mums, we know and understand exactly what makes good breastfeeding clothes. We have stylish, functional choices to suit any and every new mother.
* To enter the competition you must be a UK resident
and over 18 years of age, and only one entry per competition, per person. No
purchase necessary. The closing date is stated on each individual prize draw or
competition and we reserve the right to amend the end date at any time. Prizes
are subject to availability, and we reserve the right to replace the prize with
an alternative product or colour of equal or higher value if necessary at the
promoters' discretion. The prize is not transferable to another individual or
exchangeable for cash or any other prize. Winner(s) will be selected at random
after the closing date by an independent person from all entries
received. The judge's decision is final and no correspondence will be entered
into. Winner(s) will be notified by email or telephone (using the details
provided at entry) within 6 weeks of the closing date. Following such
notification, the winner will be required to send the Promoter full details of
their postal address to which the Prize will be delivered. Please allow 28 days for delivery of the
Prize. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for the Prize being lost, damaged
or delayed in the post. By entering
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publications as required by Bella Mama Ltd. Unless otherwise stated, the
promoter is Bella Mama Ltd, 21 Symondley Road, Sutton Lane Ends, Cheshire, SK11
0HT. A list of winners will be available six weeks after the closing date by
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Tuesday 2 October 2012
Maternity Clothes that make Pregnancy Fashionable
Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman’s life and it will make your body change in a variety of ways. Most women will still want to look and feel attractive while these changes are occurring. Thanks to the excellent selection of maternity wear that is available, there’s no reason why a women can’t look as fashionable as ever during her pregnancy.
The first step to looking great in your maternity wear is to buy clothes in the correct size. Sizing in maternity wear is generous, so you should probably start by wearing maternity clothes that are in the size you would normally wear. They are cut to accommodate growth around the breasts and abdomen, so your usual size should fit perfectly.
When trying on clothes, make sure that they don’t restrict you around those areas. While some maternity clothes may look fashionable, they are primarily designed for comfort. They are designed to stay loose and flowing, without looking like they swamp the woman. Choosing clothes that are made from quality fabrics will make you look stylish without you even having to try. Natural materials are best because they will allow your skin to breathe.
In the past, jeans would have been a no-go during pregnancy, but nowadays there’s a huge range of maternity jeans available. Some are designed to sit underneath your expanding belly, while others contain elasticated panels to accommodate the growth. Either way, they will ensure that you remain fashionable yet comfortable throughout your pregnancy.
The first step to looking great in your maternity wear is to buy clothes in the correct size. Sizing in maternity wear is generous, so you should probably start by wearing maternity clothes that are in the size you would normally wear. They are cut to accommodate growth around the breasts and abdomen, so your usual size should fit perfectly.
When trying on clothes, make sure that they don’t restrict you around those areas. While some maternity clothes may look fashionable, they are primarily designed for comfort. They are designed to stay loose and flowing, without looking like they swamp the woman. Choosing clothes that are made from quality fabrics will make you look stylish without you even having to try. Natural materials are best because they will allow your skin to breathe.
In the past, jeans would have been a no-go during pregnancy, but nowadays there’s a huge range of maternity jeans available. Some are designed to sit underneath your expanding belly, while others contain elasticated panels to accommodate the growth. Either way, they will ensure that you remain fashionable yet comfortable throughout your pregnancy.
Monday 1 October 2012
Make the most of your pregnancy curves
There’s nothing quite like watching your body change during pregnancy.
It’s a miracle of nature and will leave you with more curves that you
ever imagined, so why hide them away? You want to make the most of your
pregnancy curves and flaunt your bump in the best way possible, and with
the right kind of maternity clothes you’ll easily be able to achieve
the desired results.
Step out in style with clothes that work
It’s all about choosing clothes that flatter your figure, and ideally you’ll want those that can adapt to your changing body so you can keep your stylish edge throughout your pregnancy and beyond. Jersey dresses, for example, are ideal—they’re comfortable and offer the perfect fit, hugging your bump and draping in just the right way, but the choices don’t stop there. You’ll be able to find clothes to suit any occasion necessary, and at this time of year you can’t go wrong with a few maternity tops and jumpers thrown into the mix.
But, perhaps the best thing about a lot of maternity clothes is that they can effortlessly transform into nursing clothes once the baby arrives. They can be worn both during and after your pregnancy with many tops (for example) offering easy nursing access with cleverly concealed panels and functional designs, whilst the right kind of material can grow with your bump whilst flattering your post-pregnancy tummy when the time comes. Your curves will be hugged from every angle, giving you the comfort you need and the look you want, because there’s nothing better than being able to blossom with clothes that are perfect for your needs.
Follow in the footsteps of celebs
Celebs know all about dressing their bump—just look at the likes of Beyoncé, Jessica Alba, Heidi Klum and Victoria Beckham. All of them effortlessly stylish ladies who managed to retain their fashion status during their pregnancies, they went for clothes that flattered their curves rather than hid. It’s all about dressing for your shape and making the most of what you’ve got, so go for clothes that let you bloom and you really can’t go wrong.
Get the clothes you’re looking for
Here at Bella Mama we know how important it is to have clothing that hugs your pregnancy curves in all the right places, and that’s why we offer an exquisite range of maternity and nursing clothes that are sure to do just that. Offering everything from stunning maternity dresses to practical yet pretty tops we’ve got the products you need to update your pregnancy wardrobe with ease, seeing you through these 9 months and beyond.
With the right clothing you’ll really be able to make the most of your curves, and why wouldn’t you want to? Gone are the days of having to cover the bump up—these days it’s all about flaunting it in clothes that are chic and stylish, so be proud of your changing body and flaunt your beautiful pregnancy curves in style.
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http://www.bellamama.co.uk/8-tops
Friday 28 September 2012
Monday 10 September 2012
New Il Tutto Brigitte Baby Changing Bag at Bella Mama
Once again fabulous baby change bag designers Il Tutto have successfully mastered style and practicality with their latest ‘baby bag in disguise’, the sophisticated Brigitte Tote. Go anywhere with or without baby and Il Tutto’s Brigitte tote will easily transform into the bag that you need.
With its chic oversized design, this zip-top tote is soft to touch and light to carry, still managing to fit all the baby essentials with ease. Featuring contrast crinkle patent corded panelling and piping, and a large top opening, this elegant changing bag is the yummy mummy’s go to bag.
Tuesday 7 August 2012
Bella Mama's Beginnings in Breastfeeding Clothing
I've had so many people ask recently about why I set up Bella Mama. What was my inspiration? What led me here. How did I go from working in Publishing to here? How did I start a business with a baby? How did I find the courage to set up something new?
To be honest, it was a perfect storm of circumstances that led me to set up...
Five years ago in March 2007 my second baby was due, and my sister's wedding was planned for June. GAH! This pitched me into a real panic about what was I going to wear?
How would I breastfeed my new baby and not have to disappear to another room whilst doing so? I didn't want to flash maternity tummy at elderly relatives or my sister's trendy friends! Was I going to have to wear my maternity clothes and hoik them up to feed? How would I look on the photos? I needed to look like a pretty, stylish older sister and avoid looking like the sleep-deprived new mummy that previous experience told me I knew I would feel like!
I honestly had such a dilemma about this, that during my (increasing) periods of wakefulness in the middle of the night whilst the baby kicked and woke me, and I wandered the house looking for distractions, I increasingly found myself drawn to the internet to seek out fantastic nursing clothes that would be suitable to wear for the special occasion.
Whenever I found gorgeous breastfeeding dresses, they were from websites/stores based in the USA, Singapore or Australia. So frustrating! Would they fit? How much was shipping? What were the customs charges? What were the sizes? How did the nursing access work? Would the dresses suit me? How would I return them if they did not?? Why, why, why were the clothes I found in the UK so frumpy?
Something had to be done. I began to collect all the gorgeous dresses and clothing I had found online, and this went into my business plan for Bella Mama.
Bella Mama was launched when Orla was 2.5 months old. Luckily, she was the most placid, easy-going baby and was very content to feed, play and nap, leaving me with lots of time whilst she rested to set up the website, stock the store and test the best breastfeeding clothing available.
When Orla was 4 months old, we travelled around the world to stay with friends in Australia. My husband was working for himself, and I was on Mat Leave, and a number of our friends had emigrated to Australia and issued open invitations for us to come stay with them. We decided to take them up on the offer, and booked our trip. Many of our friends though we were bonkers to travel with such young children, but that has never phased me and Dan. What's the worst that happen?? We could cope!
We travelled smoothly from Manchester to Heathrow, despite the airline forgetting to offload the Bugaboo at Heathrow (it got booked straight on through to San Francisco). Dan strapped on the Baby Bjorn and we were off. The flight from Heathrow to San Francisco was fabulous. I breastfed Orla just before takeoff, which really helped to settle her. We spent a long weekend in San Francisco, then straight on to our amazing friends in Brisbane for amazing holiday and lots of time spent out on their boat! Finn especially enjoyed time spent with his mate, Noah.
We spent 2 weeks relaxing on Bribie Island, then on to friends in Sydney and a quick meeting with newly set up gorgeous baby bag designers Isoki.
From there we went to friends in Perth, then onto Singapore where I met with gorgeous breastfeeding clothing designers Annie from Annee Matthew and Karen from Maternalove.
I had great fun trying on loads of Annie's designs - who knew being a business woman meant a totally unstuffy, very feminine way of meeting and forging business links! Such a great time and Annie's love of beautiful fabrics and stylish designs ensured her clothing formed a real backbone of Bella Mama's first collection. Maternalove was a very new company too at the time, and Karen was fabulously informative and very understanding of my new business. Dan had taken the kiddos out for a walk around Sentosa on the day, whilst I met Karen in our hotel room. I vividly remember him having to extend and extend his walk with the children as we chatted about nursing clothes, kids and new businesses!
These gorgeous breastfeeding clothing designers formed our first collection at Bella Mama, and since then we have endeavoured to introduce the best in breastfeeding and nursingwear fashion to the UK.
Not long after I returned to work, the company I was working for decided they needed to downsize and I took voluntary redundancy, which enabled me to build Bella Mama as a business.
I am really proud to say that Bella Mama have been the first to bring many new nursingwear clothing designers to the UK. I am delighted to support small fledgling brands, usually run by new mamas themselves, and to offer their clothing range to nursing mamas in the UK and to help build their brands over here. Five years on from our launch, I am so proud that we are offering the very best range of breastfeeding clothing available worldwide right here in the UK!
Hurrah!
Here's to the next five years of Bella Mama! We have so many exciting things to offer, and many new directions in which we are expanding. I'm so happy to have had so many wonderful experiences through Bella Mama, and really look forward to the experiences the coming years bring!
Kirsten
xx
To be honest, it was a perfect storm of circumstances that led me to set up...
Five years ago in March 2007 my second baby was due, and my sister's wedding was planned for June. GAH! This pitched me into a real panic about what was I going to wear?
How would I breastfeed my new baby and not have to disappear to another room whilst doing so? I didn't want to flash maternity tummy at elderly relatives or my sister's trendy friends! Was I going to have to wear my maternity clothes and hoik them up to feed? How would I look on the photos? I needed to look like a pretty, stylish older sister and avoid looking like the sleep-deprived new mummy that previous experience told me I knew I would feel like!
I honestly had such a dilemma about this, that during my (increasing) periods of wakefulness in the middle of the night whilst the baby kicked and woke me, and I wandered the house looking for distractions, I increasingly found myself drawn to the internet to seek out fantastic nursing clothes that would be suitable to wear for the special occasion.
Whenever I found gorgeous breastfeeding dresses, they were from websites/stores based in the USA, Singapore or Australia. So frustrating! Would they fit? How much was shipping? What were the customs charges? What were the sizes? How did the nursing access work? Would the dresses suit me? How would I return them if they did not?? Why, why, why were the clothes I found in the UK so frumpy?
Something had to be done. I began to collect all the gorgeous dresses and clothing I had found online, and this went into my business plan for Bella Mama.
Bella Mama was launched when Orla was 2.5 months old. Luckily, she was the most placid, easy-going baby and was very content to feed, play and nap, leaving me with lots of time whilst she rested to set up the website, stock the store and test the best breastfeeding clothing available.
When Orla was 4 months old, we travelled around the world to stay with friends in Australia. My husband was working for himself, and I was on Mat Leave, and a number of our friends had emigrated to Australia and issued open invitations for us to come stay with them. We decided to take them up on the offer, and booked our trip. Many of our friends though we were bonkers to travel with such young children, but that has never phased me and Dan. What's the worst that happen?? We could cope!
We travelled smoothly from Manchester to Heathrow, despite the airline forgetting to offload the Bugaboo at Heathrow (it got booked straight on through to San Francisco). Dan strapped on the Baby Bjorn and we were off. The flight from Heathrow to San Francisco was fabulous. I breastfed Orla just before takeoff, which really helped to settle her. We spent a long weekend in San Francisco, then straight on to our amazing friends in Brisbane for amazing holiday and lots of time spent out on their boat! Finn especially enjoyed time spent with his mate, Noah.
From there we went to friends in Perth, then onto Singapore where I met with gorgeous breastfeeding clothing designers Annie from Annee Matthew and Karen from Maternalove.
I had great fun trying on loads of Annie's designs - who knew being a business woman meant a totally unstuffy, very feminine way of meeting and forging business links! Such a great time and Annie's love of beautiful fabrics and stylish designs ensured her clothing formed a real backbone of Bella Mama's first collection. Maternalove was a very new company too at the time, and Karen was fabulously informative and very understanding of my new business. Dan had taken the kiddos out for a walk around Sentosa on the day, whilst I met Karen in our hotel room. I vividly remember him having to extend and extend his walk with the children as we chatted about nursing clothes, kids and new businesses!
These gorgeous breastfeeding clothing designers formed our first collection at Bella Mama, and since then we have endeavoured to introduce the best in breastfeeding and nursingwear fashion to the UK.
Not long after I returned to work, the company I was working for decided they needed to downsize and I took voluntary redundancy, which enabled me to build Bella Mama as a business.
I am really proud to say that Bella Mama have been the first to bring many new nursingwear clothing designers to the UK. I am delighted to support small fledgling brands, usually run by new mamas themselves, and to offer their clothing range to nursing mamas in the UK and to help build their brands over here. Five years on from our launch, I am so proud that we are offering the very best range of breastfeeding clothing available worldwide right here in the UK!
Hurrah!
Here's to the next five years of Bella Mama! We have so many exciting things to offer, and many new directions in which we are expanding. I'm so happy to have had so many wonderful experiences through Bella Mama, and really look forward to the experiences the coming years bring!
Kirsten
xx
Monday 30 July 2012
Reese Witherspoon shows busy mums-to-be how it’s done
Reese Witherspoon juggles pregnancy and work
Your unborn baby might be the centre of your world, but the fact is, even though you’re expecting a child, the universe does not stop on your accord. Like a lot of mums-to-be, you might find you have lots of commitments to meet and barely seem to have a moment to yourself.
For example, you might be planning to carry on working virtually until you drop so that you get to spend as much time with your little one as possible once he or she is born. Meanwhile, there are no doubt lots of other responsibilities for you to cope with. Perhaps you already have other kids to look after and then there are domestic chores, social obligations and other responsibilities to keep on top of.
With all this in mind, it’s important you have the perfect maternity clothing. Thankfully, getting the ideal garments, including nursing tops, is now easier than ever.
Reese Witherspoon shows busy mums-to-be how it’s done
Actress Reese Witherspoon has been showing busy pregnant ladies how it’s done. Despite being in her third trimester, the blonde bombshell has been on set filming her upcoming movie The Devil’s Knot, the Daily Mail reports.
Complete with her sizable bump, the 36-year-old looked in good form. No doubt the Hollywood A-lister has been stocking up on breastfeeding tops and other garments in preparation for when she gives birth. The celebrity is no stranger to labour. She has a 12-year-old daughter and eight-year-old son from her previous marriage to fellow actor Ryan Phillippe.
Looking radiant
It’s often said that expectant mothers look radiant and Reese was no exception. She looked glowing as she performed for the cameras.
Commenting on her appearance, the news source stated: “She donned the same matching navy and white polka-dot short-sleeved shirt and skirt as she has previously been seen in while she shoots the flick, with her hair styled in waves around her face.”
A spot of retail therapy
You might look to role models like Reese when you’re seeking new maternity outfits. Although you may not quite have the celebrity budget she has, as long as you know where to look, you can get your hands on gorgeous nursing tops and so on without breaking the bank in the process.
Here at Bella Mama, we offer an impressive range of some of the most stylish garments around and regardless of the type of products you’re after, we should be able to help. Perusing our online boutique is the perfect form of retail therapy. It’s quick and simple, and you can end up with products that really help to boost your confidence.
Dressing for the office
For example, if you’re keen to stock up on items for the office, you might be interested in a chic sleeveless diagonal colour blocked dress created by US designers Japanese Weekend. This is great if you want to feel elegant and professional in your working environment and, crucially, it’s also comfy.
Meanwhile, once you’ve given birth, you can nurse in the dress by simply pulling down the neckline and pulling up the built-in shelf panel that covers the bust.
To see this and the rest of our breastfeeding tops and so on, just take a look around our online boutique.
Sources: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2173167/Pregnant-Reese-Witherspoon-looks-refreshed-returns-work-new-movie.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
http://www.bellamama.co.uk/726-diagonal-blocked-da-dress-japanese-weekend--innercami.html
Your unborn baby might be the centre of your world, but the fact is, even though you’re expecting a child, the universe does not stop on your accord. Like a lot of mums-to-be, you might find you have lots of commitments to meet and barely seem to have a moment to yourself.
For example, you might be planning to carry on working virtually until you drop so that you get to spend as much time with your little one as possible once he or she is born. Meanwhile, there are no doubt lots of other responsibilities for you to cope with. Perhaps you already have other kids to look after and then there are domestic chores, social obligations and other responsibilities to keep on top of.
With all this in mind, it’s important you have the perfect maternity clothing. Thankfully, getting the ideal garments, including nursing tops, is now easier than ever.
Reese Witherspoon shows busy mums-to-be how it’s done
Actress Reese Witherspoon has been showing busy pregnant ladies how it’s done. Despite being in her third trimester, the blonde bombshell has been on set filming her upcoming movie The Devil’s Knot, the Daily Mail reports.
Complete with her sizable bump, the 36-year-old looked in good form. No doubt the Hollywood A-lister has been stocking up on breastfeeding tops and other garments in preparation for when she gives birth. The celebrity is no stranger to labour. She has a 12-year-old daughter and eight-year-old son from her previous marriage to fellow actor Ryan Phillippe.
Looking radiant
It’s often said that expectant mothers look radiant and Reese was no exception. She looked glowing as she performed for the cameras.
Commenting on her appearance, the news source stated: “She donned the same matching navy and white polka-dot short-sleeved shirt and skirt as she has previously been seen in while she shoots the flick, with her hair styled in waves around her face.”
A spot of retail therapy
You might look to role models like Reese when you’re seeking new maternity outfits. Although you may not quite have the celebrity budget she has, as long as you know where to look, you can get your hands on gorgeous nursing tops and so on without breaking the bank in the process.
Here at Bella Mama, we offer an impressive range of some of the most stylish garments around and regardless of the type of products you’re after, we should be able to help. Perusing our online boutique is the perfect form of retail therapy. It’s quick and simple, and you can end up with products that really help to boost your confidence.
Dressing for the office
For example, if you’re keen to stock up on items for the office, you might be interested in a chic sleeveless diagonal colour blocked dress created by US designers Japanese Weekend. This is great if you want to feel elegant and professional in your working environment and, crucially, it’s also comfy.
Meanwhile, once you’ve given birth, you can nurse in the dress by simply pulling down the neckline and pulling up the built-in shelf panel that covers the bust.
To see this and the rest of our breastfeeding tops and so on, just take a look around our online boutique.
Sources: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2173167/Pregnant-Reese-Witherspoon-looks-refreshed-returns-work-new-movie.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
http://www.bellamama.co.uk/726-diagonal-blocked-da-dress-japanese-weekend--innercami.html
Monday 16 July 2012
Bella Mama shortlisted for EVA Awards
Some very exciting news this morning for Bella Mama - we have been shortlisted for the finals of the Awards Finals for the Enterprise Vision Awards.
The Enterprise Vision Awards have been created in association with the women's business network Pink Link Ladies Ltd who operate female business networks throughout the North West and will be hosted at the stunning Ribby Hall Hotel
.... We are absolutely thrilled to make the Finalist shortlist!
But most of all I am thankful for all my customers, as this nomination was only possible due to the loyal customer base we have at BellaMama and the great support we receive in your positive feedback and comments we get about the site, service and range.
I don't know what I will wear but I do love some of the new special occasion dresses we have in stock.
Finally, part of the process is a public vote so I welcome your support one more time!!
Kirsten
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Saturday 7 July 2012
Bella Mama's Trip to Playtime Paris
We have dropped Kirsten off at Manchester Airport bright and early this morning for her flight to Paris. Ooh la la!
As one of the centres of the fashion universe, we are sure she will come back from Playtime Paris with her arms full of new products to stock at Bella Mama and all the industry gossip from having met up with some of our fab designers at the show.
More to follow on her return.
Dx
Wednesday 4 July 2012
Look as stylish as the celebs with gorgeous maternity clothes
Preparing to become a mum is an exciting and nerve-wracking time and there is plenty for you to do. As well as watching what you eat and drink, making sure you’ve read the literature handed to you in antenatal classes, preparing your home and so on, you’ll need to find clothes that feel comfy and look great.
There are certain things you have to sacrifice when you become a parent, but thankfully fashion isn’t one of them and when you’re searching for fabulous garments, you might turn to the celebs for inspiration. Seeing the world’s A-listers when they’re strutting their stuff on red carpets or simply walking down the street can provide you with plenty of ideas for your own maternity wear.
Adele to become a mum
British singer-songwriter Adele recently announced she’s expecting her first child and she’ll no doubt choose some fabulous attire to accommodate her bump as it grows. The 24-year-old, who hails from Tottenham and is one of the most successful recording artists on Earth, revealed the news on her official website.
Writing on her blog, she said that she and partner Simon Konecki are expecting. It seems the pair, who have been dating for more than half a year, are excited about the prospect of becoming parents.
Over the moon
The songstress wrote: “I’m delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together. I wanted you to hear the news direct from me. Obviously, we’re over the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precious time. Yours always, Adele xx.”
Other celebs were not shy in offering their congratulations. One of those to express her enthusiasm was fellow singer Lily Allen. On Twitter, she posted: “Wow. Adele’s preggers! Congratumalations to her and Simon!”
Across the pond, actress, comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres posted: “@OfficialAdele is pregnant! I’m so happy, I’m rolling in the deep! At least I think I am. I’m still not 100% sure what it means.”
Ditch the frump and say hello to maternity chic
When you’re on the lookout for new maternity clothes to help ensure you look and feel your best, you may want to peruse our online boutique here at Bella Mama. We know how important it is to feel gorgeous at all times, especially when you’re preparing to be a mum or have a newborn in-tow.
After all, if you don frumpy ensembles, your confidence can really suffer, and this is the last thing you want. With this in mind, we offer a fantastic array of stylish, flattering and feminine maternity wear that could be perfect for you.
The hassle-free approach to maternity clothes shopping
Buying items online from us couldn’t be easier. There’s no need to traipse along the high street. Instead, you can put your feet up, sip a nice cool drink and peruse the great selection of items on offer at your leisure.
There really is no better way to fill your maternity wardrobe. So, to see what we have to offer, just take a look around our website.
Sources: http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/celebrity/536951/adele-pregnant-with-her-first-child.html
http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/adele-announces-shes-pregnant-with-her-first-945959
http://www.bellamama.co.uk/about-bella-mama.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adele_%28singer%29
There are certain things you have to sacrifice when you become a parent, but thankfully fashion isn’t one of them and when you’re searching for fabulous garments, you might turn to the celebs for inspiration. Seeing the world’s A-listers when they’re strutting their stuff on red carpets or simply walking down the street can provide you with plenty of ideas for your own maternity wear.
Adele to become a mum
British singer-songwriter Adele recently announced she’s expecting her first child and she’ll no doubt choose some fabulous attire to accommodate her bump as it grows. The 24-year-old, who hails from Tottenham and is one of the most successful recording artists on Earth, revealed the news on her official website.
Writing on her blog, she said that she and partner Simon Konecki are expecting. It seems the pair, who have been dating for more than half a year, are excited about the prospect of becoming parents.
Over the moon
The songstress wrote: “I’m delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together. I wanted you to hear the news direct from me. Obviously, we’re over the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precious time. Yours always, Adele xx.”
Other celebs were not shy in offering their congratulations. One of those to express her enthusiasm was fellow singer Lily Allen. On Twitter, she posted: “Wow. Adele’s preggers! Congratumalations to her and Simon!”
Across the pond, actress, comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres posted: “@OfficialAdele is pregnant! I’m so happy, I’m rolling in the deep! At least I think I am. I’m still not 100% sure what it means.”
Ditch the frump and say hello to maternity chic
When you’re on the lookout for new maternity clothes to help ensure you look and feel your best, you may want to peruse our online boutique here at Bella Mama. We know how important it is to feel gorgeous at all times, especially when you’re preparing to be a mum or have a newborn in-tow.
After all, if you don frumpy ensembles, your confidence can really suffer, and this is the last thing you want. With this in mind, we offer a fantastic array of stylish, flattering and feminine maternity wear that could be perfect for you.
The hassle-free approach to maternity clothes shopping
Buying items online from us couldn’t be easier. There’s no need to traipse along the high street. Instead, you can put your feet up, sip a nice cool drink and peruse the great selection of items on offer at your leisure.
There really is no better way to fill your maternity wardrobe. So, to see what we have to offer, just take a look around our website.
Sources: http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/celebrity/536951/adele-pregnant-with-her-first-child.html
http://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/adele-announces-shes-pregnant-with-her-first-945959
http://www.bellamama.co.uk/about-bella-mama.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adele_%28singer%29
Tuesday 3 July 2012
New Home for Bella Mama's Breastfeeding Business!
After starting life on the desk in the bedroom surrounded by baby grows and piles of eco-friendly nappies, Bella Mama just like our kiddos has had another growth spurt!
As of May 1st 2012 Bella Mama is in a new home. We quickly outgrew our home office, and took an office at Gawsworth Business Court. After more than 2 years in our bijou little office in the New Barn, with stock piled up around our ears and lugging the posting bags filled with orders down a flight of stairs, we have now moved Bella Mama to a huge ground floor office in The Rick Yard, with a dedicated stock room and desks for everyone, hot-desking no longer required!
Some of our favourite things about our new office: Lots more space for our gorgeous stock; a dedicated pick, pack and wrap station; and a creative zone where we can choose and design new styles for our amazing customers.
But aside from the extra space, Bella Mama also has 2 more new people on board. Helen already does our books, keeping the tax man happy, but she has taken on extra hours and is now tasked with beautifully wrapping the orders and keeping the stock up to date. In addition, Dan is taking on the role of new projects developer. We have some exciting new products and additions to the business coming soon to complement the range already on the web so keep checking back to see what's happening.
Finally, we don't want to keep all the good stuff to ourselves! We are so grateful to our lovely customers who support us, return to shop at Bella Mama when they are expecting again and who give us such wonderful feedback on our clothes, styles and service. We want to share the love with all our fab customers, so check out the various social media feeds and parenting magazines for some great competitions and giveaways in the very near future!
As of May 1st 2012 Bella Mama is in a new home. We quickly outgrew our home office, and took an office at Gawsworth Business Court. After more than 2 years in our bijou little office in the New Barn, with stock piled up around our ears and lugging the posting bags filled with orders down a flight of stairs, we have now moved Bella Mama to a huge ground floor office in The Rick Yard, with a dedicated stock room and desks for everyone, hot-desking no longer required!
Some of our favourite things about our new office: Lots more space for our gorgeous stock; a dedicated pick, pack and wrap station; and a creative zone where we can choose and design new styles for our amazing customers.
But aside from the extra space, Bella Mama also has 2 more new people on board. Helen already does our books, keeping the tax man happy, but she has taken on extra hours and is now tasked with beautifully wrapping the orders and keeping the stock up to date. In addition, Dan is taking on the role of new projects developer. We have some exciting new products and additions to the business coming soon to complement the range already on the web so keep checking back to see what's happening.
Finally, we don't want to keep all the good stuff to ourselves! We are so grateful to our lovely customers who support us, return to shop at Bella Mama when they are expecting again and who give us such wonderful feedback on our clothes, styles and service. We want to share the love with all our fab customers, so check out the various social media feeds and parenting magazines for some great competitions and giveaways in the very near future!
Tuesday 26 June 2012
Bella Mama's Xanthe breastfeeding top shortlisted for PPP Award
We are absolutely thrilled to learn that Bella Mama's best-selling Xanthe breastfeeding top has been shortlisted for the 2012/2013 Practical Parenting and Pregnancy Award in the Feeding Top/Bra category.
This beautiful breastfeeding top has been a best-seller for Autumn/Winter 2011 and is available in Plum, Cobalt blue and Classic Black. The short-sleeved summer Xanthe is also proving incredibly popular with new breastfeeding mamas, and is available in Baby Pink, and new stock is due in shortly in Smokey Blue, Plum and Blue.
We just love our new Xanthe breastfeeding top, designed to make all mamas look amazing, and hope that the breastfeeding tester Mamas at PPP 2012/13 love it just as much as we do!
* Made from beautiful soft jersey fabric, our Xanthe nursing top is a beautifully designed breastfeeding top. Our experience from breastfeeding mothers ensured our top is perfectly suited to new mamas, not too tight, not a hint that it is a nursing top, elegant scoop neck to show off your decolletage thus ensuring it is very flattering for post-natal mamas!
* This top drapes beautifully, with small pleat detail at the neckline and the banded hem at the bottom can be worn pulled right down for a longer top, or folded for a looser effect and is just brilliant at disguising post-natal tummy!
* Super easy nursing access, simply lift the side hems to access the vertical centre line nursing opening.
We just love our new Xanthe breastfeeding top, designed to make all mamas look amazing, and hope that the breastfeeding tester Mamas at PPP 2012/13 love it just as much as we do!
* Made from beautiful soft jersey fabric, our Xanthe nursing top is a beautifully designed breastfeeding top. Our experience from breastfeeding mothers ensured our top is perfectly suited to new mamas, not too tight, not a hint that it is a nursing top, elegant scoop neck to show off your decolletage thus ensuring it is very flattering for post-natal mamas!
* This top drapes beautifully, with small pleat detail at the neckline and the banded hem at the bottom can be worn pulled right down for a longer top, or folded for a looser effect and is just brilliant at disguising post-natal tummy!
* Super easy nursing access, simply lift the side hems to access the vertical centre line nursing opening.
Thursday 31 May 2012
Keep Cool With Spring/Summer 2012 Maternity Wear
Pregnancy is a time when women should celebrate their bodies – even if they don’t always feel like it! It is not a reason to throw on any old baggy clothes, but a time when you should feel beautiful, sexy and attractive. There is no reason why a woman can’t continue to be fashionable and trendy while she is pregnant, particularly with our great ranges of maternity wear available. While being comfortable is one of the most important aspects of maternity clothes, there is no need to stop being stylish at the same time.
If your bump is going to be growing ever bigger this spring, then you want the most gorgeous maternity clothes out there. This season’s hottest trends continue the theme from last autumn/winter with colour blocking in solid, strong colours. Check out our fabulous maternity dresses which simply ooze style and class and are made from lovely soft fabrics that will keep you comfortable. A dress is one of the most comfortable items of clothing around, particularly with the summer months approaching, and every woman should have a couple in their wardrobe at least.
Here at Bella Mama, our maternity wear all comes from the leading designers in this field. Whether you’re looking for something casual for every day wear or a gorgeous dress for a special occasion, we have all the latest trends ready for you. Take a look at our spring/summer 2012 collection to go with the trends as your bump grows. The ‘tent’ look is gone!
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If your bump is going to be growing ever bigger this spring, then you want the most gorgeous maternity clothes out there. This season’s hottest trends continue the theme from last autumn/winter with colour blocking in solid, strong colours. Check out our fabulous maternity dresses which simply ooze style and class and are made from lovely soft fabrics that will keep you comfortable. A dress is one of the most comfortable items of clothing around, particularly with the summer months approaching, and every woman should have a couple in their wardrobe at least.
Here at Bella Mama, our maternity wear all comes from the leading designers in this field. Whether you’re looking for something casual for every day wear or a gorgeous dress for a special occasion, we have all the latest trends ready for you. Take a look at our spring/summer 2012 collection to go with the trends as your bump grows. The ‘tent’ look is gone!
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Tuesday 29 May 2012
Best Breastfeeding Dress for Simple Summer Dressing!
The sun has been shining in the UK this week, and it has been GORGEOUS! Our summery breastfeeding dresses have been flying off the shelves, and I've had lots of customers asking for my recommendation about the best breastfeeding dress for wearing in the sunshine.
My go-to dress for simple summer dressing has to be Milk's gorgeous breastfeeding sundress. We have stocked these nursing dresses since Milk's launch, and they have been a real sell-out hit with nursing mamas in the USA, and very popular at BellaMama too! When my friend Rachel needed a gorgeous nursing-friendly dress to wear for a big birthday summer party last year, I gave her one of these pretty dresses and she was delighted. She found the dress comfy, easy to nurse her one-month old daughter whilst wearing and very figure flattering too.
Milk's breastfeeding sundresses are always Summer best-sellers at BellaMama, and come in a wide range of colours so there really is something to suit every new mama. The pretty ruched smocking across the chest, the lettuce edged hem and the tummy flattering gathering at the empire line are very flattering to post-natal tummies and the nursing bra friendly wide straps are also appreciated! The nursing access is super simple, just lift up the smocked band then pull aside the inner layer. As there are no obvious openings, this nursing dress really doesn't look like a nursing dress! These sundresses look great on their own, but can easily be accessorised with a little cardigan if the weather is cooler.
The reviews on Milk's website show what a customer favourite this dress is:
This has become my go-to dress - so comfortable and the easy access the design provides makes this design one of my two favorites (along with the tiered ruffle nursing dress) for easy nursing. I also like having the pattern too as I am able to wear this dress without a bra for extreme comfort and ease of nursing.
This is a wonderful dress! No one would ever guess it is a nursing dress. I love how discreetly I can nurse while wearing it. It is sooo comfortable! It covers the post-partum muffin top well, and I was also able to wear it throughout my entire pregnancy - very versatile!
Milk Sundress available from bellamama.co.uk in print, purple, green, teal, pink and classic black, £49.
My go-to dress for simple summer dressing has to be Milk's gorgeous breastfeeding sundress. We have stocked these nursing dresses since Milk's launch, and they have been a real sell-out hit with nursing mamas in the USA, and very popular at BellaMama too! When my friend Rachel needed a gorgeous nursing-friendly dress to wear for a big birthday summer party last year, I gave her one of these pretty dresses and she was delighted. She found the dress comfy, easy to nurse her one-month old daughter whilst wearing and very figure flattering too.
Milk's breastfeeding sundresses are always Summer best-sellers at BellaMama, and come in a wide range of colours so there really is something to suit every new mama. The pretty ruched smocking across the chest, the lettuce edged hem and the tummy flattering gathering at the empire line are very flattering to post-natal tummies and the nursing bra friendly wide straps are also appreciated! The nursing access is super simple, just lift up the smocked band then pull aside the inner layer. As there are no obvious openings, this nursing dress really doesn't look like a nursing dress! These sundresses look great on their own, but can easily be accessorised with a little cardigan if the weather is cooler.
The reviews on Milk's website show what a customer favourite this dress is:
This has become my go-to dress - so comfortable and the easy access the design provides makes this design one of my two favorites (along with the tiered ruffle nursing dress) for easy nursing. I also like having the pattern too as I am able to wear this dress without a bra for extreme comfort and ease of nursing.
This is a wonderful dress! No one would ever guess it is a nursing dress. I love how discreetly I can nurse while wearing it. It is sooo comfortable! It covers the post-partum muffin top well, and I was also able to wear it throughout my entire pregnancy - very versatile!
Milk Sundress available from bellamama.co.uk in print, purple, green, teal, pink and classic black, £49.
Monday 6 February 2012
Breaking the mold of traditional maternity: clothes you WANT to wear
One of my favourite things about owning Bella Mama is searching for lovely new designers and exquisite new pieces which will delight pregnant and new mamas in the UK. I am so excited to introduce More of Me Maternity to the range at Bella Mama this season. Beautiful dresses, elegantly cut and designed especially to make you feel utterly gorgeous throughout your pregnancy and beyond! Perfect if you are looking for something for a special occasion, which is completely luxurious and a real treat for yourself.
I get so many requests for divine dresses which are suitable for pregnancy, which can be worn to black tie events or sophisticated weddings. These designer maternity dresses from More of Me Maternity fit the bill perfectly.
Teamed with divine shoes and beautiful jewellery, these gorgeous maternity dresses are amazingly flattering, and will make you feel exceptionally special. We're not the only ones in love with the line. Hollywood's hottest mamas and mamas-to-be have been spotted out and about looking chic in their More of Me fashions.
More of Me is a contemporary maternity line for women who love to shop and want to maintain their chic appearance during pregnancy. More of Me is for women who wish to avoid maternity clothes like the plague… often buying “regular clothes” many sizes too big and trying to make it work. You know who you are. Have no fear! More of Me is more of what you WANT to wear, not what you’re forced to buy to cover your expanding midsection.
This collection is designed to look like the most stylish non-maternity clothes, yet is crafted with luxurious, pregnancy-friendly fabrics and exceptional maternity fit. Because let’s face it, your body is a tad unrecognizable these days. More of Me clothes are made in the greatest city in the world, New York, and are designed with thought and attention to the lives and needs of fashionable moms-to-be from the East Coast to the West Coast and everywhere in between.
Designed by a fashion-conscious mom, More of Me has heard women say: “I know I’d have to give up sushi, soft cheese and dirty martinis, but these styles make me want to get pregnant for the clothes!” Now that’s quite a compliment.
Monday 9 January 2012
Start the new year in style with gorgeous maternity clothes
So, 2012 is officially underway. Like many people, you might be keen to start the new year in style and what better way than by getting your hands on some of the fabulous maternity clothes now available.
Here at Bella Mama we understand that when you are preparing to have a baby, it can be difficult to maintain your confidence. Your body is no doubt going through many changes and sometimes this can leave you feeling self-conscious.
The good news is, by perusing our online catalogue, you should find maternity wear that ticks all the boxes. When you choose garments that are in style and that flatter your figure, you can carry on looking great.
Whether you are after glamorous attire to attend parties and other such social events, want something more formal for work or are eager to buy casual ensembles, we should have the perfect solution for you.
The types of maternity clothes we offer are a far cry from the frumpy and depressing garments that women used to have to don when they were expecting a child.
So, there is no reason for you to compromise your style just because you are about to become a mum.
While the festive gift-giving may be over, now could be the ideal time to treat yourself to some of the fabulous maternity wear we have to offer. And the process of buying our items couldn't be easier. All you need is a spare few moments and a web connection!
Here at Bella Mama we understand that when you are preparing to have a baby, it can be difficult to maintain your confidence. Your body is no doubt going through many changes and sometimes this can leave you feeling self-conscious.
The good news is, by perusing our online catalogue, you should find maternity wear that ticks all the boxes. When you choose garments that are in style and that flatter your figure, you can carry on looking great.
Whether you are after glamorous attire to attend parties and other such social events, want something more formal for work or are eager to buy casual ensembles, we should have the perfect solution for you.
The types of maternity clothes we offer are a far cry from the frumpy and depressing garments that women used to have to don when they were expecting a child.
So, there is no reason for you to compromise your style just because you are about to become a mum.
While the festive gift-giving may be over, now could be the ideal time to treat yourself to some of the fabulous maternity wear we have to offer. And the process of buying our items couldn't be easier. All you need is a spare few moments and a web connection!
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